Choose a Subject
A subject is a general field of knowledge; farming, clothing, business, ecology, and transportation are all subjects. You may know a great deal about the subject of your essay or you may simply be curious about an area and wish to expand your knowledge of it.
If you are free to choose your own subject, begin by asking yourself these questions: “What do I really care about?” “What am I interested in?” “What do I know something about?” “What do I want to learn about?” Your answers to these questions will provide you with potentially good subjects. Resist the temptation to seize the first subject that comes to mind. Take your time. Review the possibilities, and then pick the one subject that most appeals to you and best suits your audience.
